Louisiana Purchase Commemorate
Louisiana Purchase Commemorate
Clip: 352958_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1591
Original Film: 026-510-05
HD: N/A
Location: New Orleans
Timecode: 00:31:22 - 00:32:04
President Eisenhower and French Ambassador Henri Bonnet are guests of honor as the crescent city re-enacts the 1803 consummation of the Louisiana purchase. Establishing shot - Downtown New Orleans, throngs of people lining the streets. CUS - President Eisenhower riding in an open convertable. CUS - Crowds of people waving at the President. Back shot - President Eisenhower waving back at the people. CUS - Little girl with a big, big smile on her face waving at the President Eisenhower. MLS - Marching military unit. MCUS - President Eisenhower at the podiiiiiium getting ready to address the people of New Orleans. CUS - French Ambassador, Henri Bonnet and President Eisenhower signing